Monday, May 2, 2011

Real men wear padded biker shorts....

Ever set a goal and try something completely out of your comfort zone? On Sunday May 1st the CN Cycle for CHEO raised 621k and after years of emceeing these events, I biked 70k.

When you're a novice in these events and lazy like me, it was suggested that I train for the event. Huge thanks to my trainer Luke at Greco Lean and Fit (Beech street) and the Ottawa Athletic Club for letting me abuse their stationary bikes.

Recap: 0-30k, fairly simple and straight forward. 30-60k, into the wind and challenging. The last 10k with the finish line in sight, was the best part of the ride. I would encourage anyone who's never done one of these to give it a try and do it on a team or with some friends. My buddies Roger and Gerry (veterans riders) helped me stay with the pack and without them I would still be out there.

Now, after your support of over $4000 raised and 70k in the books...next up, 100k for "Ride the Rideau" this September, benefiting the Ottawa Hospital Foundation. It's only another 30k, how hard could that be?

Who is Stuntman Stu?

Stu's done weather for CTV Ottawa and was a PA announcer at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics & Paralympic games.

He's an emcee, auctioneer, wannabe chef and launched the #NoMoreBullies anti-bullying campaign. A recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal and an honorary degree from Algonquin College. Stu beat Leukaemia, initiated the #StuStrong campaign and received a bone marrow transplant in May 2016.